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PepeNero in Traverse City, Michigan: Meet the Chef

We sat down with Executive Chef Giorgio Lo Greco of PepeNero in Traverse City, Michigan. The kitchen marries two traditions: the freshest ingredients of Northern Michigan and the timeless craft of Italian cooking. Expect local, farm-picked produce, sustainably raised meats, and carefully sourced seafood alongside authentic Italian essentials.

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Cosi Cucina in Clive, Iowa: Meet the Chef

We sat down with Peter Renzo of Cosi Cucina in Clive, Iowa. Cosi Cucina is a Des Moines-area favorite, serving approachable yet inventive Italian fare in a relaxed setting. The menu centers on blistered wood‑oven pizzas, specialty pastas and authentic entrees, rounded out by house‑made desserts and an attentive, well‑curated wine list.

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Mi Xun Teahouse at Upper House Chengdu: Meet the Chef

We sat down with Chef de Cuisine Steven Tang of Mi Xun Teahouse at Upper House Chengdu. Influenced by tea traditions and interpreted through modern vegetarian cooking, every menu offers a subtle conversation between the landscape and the plate. Diners depart with more than lingering flavors; they leave with a renewed connection.

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America’s Best Oysters Come From the East Coast — And the West Coast Knows It

Yes, oysters are harvested on all three U.S. coasts. But when it comes to the best oysters in the United States—especially for raw consumption—the East Coast doesn’t just compete. It dominates. And the states and farms that prove it have been doing so quietly, and without gimmicks.

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First Look: Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

Perched in the peaceful hillside village of Bresela, Gianyar, Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, is a poetic nod to resilience, rootedness, and natural elegance. The serene resort welcomes guests to attune to nature’s slow rhythm while honoring Ubud’s artistic spirit and timeless sense of place.

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